domestic violence

INTRODUCING “I AM A CHILD” The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has launched an ONLINE educational tool designed specifically for children to PREVENT Sexual & Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)! WHAT IS IT? “I AM A CHILD” is a FREE online course that teaches children about their rights and how to stay safe from […]

A family is considered as the basic unit of a society, which means that values are first taught and learned at home. However, there are certain instances wherein, instead of being a haven, relationships between family members start to become toxic. In some of these family cases, such as those listed below, legal intervention is

Many children experience trauma through ongoing exposure, throughout their early development, to abuse, neglect, domestic violence, bullying. And it is clear that trauma can cause serious problem with learning and behavior. Abuse and trauma is particularly challenging for educators to address because children often don’t express the distress they are feeling or they may mask

The UN observes today, November 25 as International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. This observance raises awareness of the continuing toll of gender-based violence around the world. Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent human rights violations. According to the United Nations General Assembly, one in three women